21st November 2009
If your payer denies 77003 when you bill it with 64640, stating that the codes are mutually exclusive, can you use 77002 instead for the guidance (C-arm imaging) of the needle?
Yes you can use 77002 (Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement [e.g., biop...
21st November 2009
January 2010 is just round the corner. As we step into the New Year, CPT will witness a plethora of changes, so much so that you’ll have a tough time keeping pace with what’s been added, what’s been revised, what’s been deleted. You’ll also need...
21st November 2009
The news is doing the rounds that consultation codes (99241-99255) will not exist in the year 2010. Pediatrics coders are pondering as to how it’s going to affect their practice.
CMS has proposed ending coverage of consultation codes (99241-99255) to...
21st November 2009
CPT is the acronym for Current Procedural Terminology while HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. While the former is a uniform coding system comprising descriptive terms and identifying codes that are used to identify medical servi...
13th November 2009
CPT coding website would offer you simple instant connections to official code descriptors and guidelines.
To use CPT codes, you need to have substantial knowledge in the general medical parlance. The year 2010 will witness a lot of CPT code addit...
12th November 2009
To get more insight on CPT codes for oncology, you can register yourself for one-stop medical coding websites, where you’ll get the entire CPT code listSince you have only one chance to report simulation per treatment course, you should nab the right co...
12th November 2009
There are various one-stop medical coding websites where you can have access to free CPT codes online.,br>
Come January 2010, and Current procedural Terminology (CPT) will bring with it lots of changes and challenges. If you are a coder and want to avo...
03rd November 2009
2010 ICD-9 codes, which went into effect on October 1, 2009, will certainly provide more specificity to your coding. There are new diagnoses codes which can help you code more accurately. But the revised code list doesn’t just add specificity to existin...
03rd November 2009
Medical coders, billers and transcribers are vital pegs in the health care sector. If you plan to enter the healthcare sector, the first thing that you need to do is understand who does what and what their responsibilities entail. Here we take a look at ...
27th October 2009
You’ve got your much-deserved certification by passing the tough and grueling coding exam. If you thought your work is done and over, think again. You’ll also have to work towards keeping your certification current as it’s valid for a specified peri...
27th October 2009
Modifiers are certainly important for reimbursement and compliance; if you use them correctly, you can have a positive impact on your reimbursement. Modifiers are two digit codes that modify a service or procedure under certain circumstances. These modif...
26th October 2009
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are numbers assigned to tasks and services that a medical practitioner provides to a patient. They are then put to use by insurers to determine the amount of payments that the practitioner stands to get.
CPT co...
21st October 2009
Are you bogged down with Evaluation & Management codes history of present illness (HPI), review of systems (ROS), and exam elements? Financially, you’re better off with eye codes rather than E/M services provided of course documentation supports choosin...
16th October 2009
With more than 500 CPT code changes likely for the year 2010, it’s of prime importance that you keep yourself updated with what’s new, what’s been revised and what’s been deleted to keep your reimbursements intact.
Without doubt, the coming yea...
16th October 2009
A proper understanding of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system helps enhance compliance and reduce delays in reimbursement. CPT billing code, developed by AMA, is assigned to every service or procedure performed by a provider during a given vis...
